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. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is always the right time to do the right thing. i just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. we know that we are only halfway to completely eliminate hunger, and we have a lot of work to do. walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. canog can stamhunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: it's no secret around here than i consider myself one of the biggest james taylor fans on the planet. i spent a couple of nice debating jamie lee curtis on which one of us is a bigger james taylor fan. he has just released a new album. sometimes it is a rocky road he has traveled during his remarkable career. winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you've got to do is call and i will be there, yes i will you've got a friend ♪ tavis: everybody knows how much i love james taylor. i say it unapologetically, i am the biggest james taylor fan in the entire world. i have stopped this guy all ov
. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is always the right time to do the right thing. i just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. we know that we are only halfway to completely eliminate hunger, and we have a lot of work to do. walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. canog can stamhunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: it's no secret around here than i consider myself...
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we will see you then. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is right thing. i just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. we know that we are only halfway to completely eliminate hunger, and we have a lot of work to do. walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> be more. pbs. >> be more. pbs.
we will see you then. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is right thing. i just try to live my life every day by doing the right thing. we know that we are only halfway to completely eliminate hunger, and we have a lot of work to do. walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> be more. pbs. >> be more. pbs.
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dr. king said everyone can be great because everyone can serve. i think the president's idea about tying the martin luther king holiday to service really at a time when we remember the 50-year anniversary of the great march on washington where dr. king made his speech is especially timely. so there will be a focus on working with kids. my hope is that this day of service inspires others to serve throughout the year. the national urban league, our affiliate in washington, and our other 95 affiliates across the country do this type of work every day, 365 days a year. it's great to see so many americans out at schools here in washington and activities all over the nation providing and giving something back. >> and when we talk about giving something back, today you're specifically calling for people to donate books to help an unfunded library over at garfield elementary. why is this so badly needed? >> because reading is the foundation to all learning. reading is the foundation to intelligence, activism, civic engagement, and life success. we can ins
dr. king said everyone can be great because everyone can serve. i think the president's idea about tying the martin luther king holiday to service really at a time when we remember the 50-year anniversary of the great march on washington where dr. king made his speech is especially timely. so there will be a focus on working with kids. my hope is that this day of service inspires others to serve throughout the year. the national urban league, our affiliate in washington, and our other 95...
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dr. king was one of my heroes. as i was about to graduate, she started -- he started this notion of absolute service. whatever affects one directly affects the other. you are acknowledging that. we have to reach out to people. that is what we are all about. thank you. dr. king taught us that you do not measure success by 1, 2, or 10 men. i think we have success by doing these great things. i think our country is in the cusp of doing truly, great things. one of the guys that i admire greatly is president bush. he said, we have within our reach the promise of a renewed america. serving a higher purpose than ourselves. a shining purpose. an illumination that points the way. it is about possibilities. the possibilities are immense. thank you for believing as deeply as i do. trying to make things better in this country. thank you for what you are doing. god bless you and may god protect our troops. [cheers and applause] >> now first lady michelle and jill biden hosting a kids inaugural concert for children of men and wo
dr. king was one of my heroes. as i was about to graduate, she started -- he started this notion of absolute service. whatever affects one directly affects the other. you are acknowledging that. we have to reach out to people. that is what we are all about. thank you. dr. king taught us that you do not measure success by 1, 2, or 10 men. i think we have success by doing these great things. i think our country is in the cusp of doing truly, great things. one of the guys that i admire greatly is...
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dr. king was one of my heroes. he was assassinated --he viewed -- he has gotten bigger and bigger as the years go by, this notion of service. there's a great quote --whatever affects one directly affects the other. that is what you are doing today. you are it knowledge in that today. -- acknowledging that today. we have to move back to reaching out to people. that is what you are all about. this is like preaching to the choir, i know, but we want to thank you. dr. king said --the measure success by what all men and women can achieve. i think the country is on the cusp of doing some great things. one of the guys i admire greatly, president bush -- he said we have within our reach the promise of a renewed america. we can buy meaning finding some -- we can find meaning and reward in higher purpose than ourselves. what this country is all about as possibilities. the possibilities are immense. i want to thank you for believing as deeply as i do and my family does about the possibility. i'm confident we will do just that
dr. king was one of my heroes. he was assassinated --he viewed -- he has gotten bigger and bigger as the years go by, this notion of service. there's a great quote --whatever affects one directly affects the other. that is what you are doing today. you are it knowledge in that today. -- acknowledging that today. we have to move back to reaching out to people. that is what you are all about. this is like preaching to the choir, i know, but we want to thank you. dr. king said --the measure...
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dr. king is dead. okay. you don't get to use him as your imaginary black yes man. >> jon: i guess it's because martin luther king is held up as a symbol of an unasalable good so people try to make him... >> jon, i understand. that doesn't mean you can use him to endorse everything you happen to like. you don't like porn? you know who loves. porn? martin luther king >> jon: i remember his letters to pent house from the birmingham jail. are people being really that specific with king's likes and dislikes? >> yes, jon. this arizona congressman thinks he knows what m.l.k. hated >> every day, mr. speaker, almost 1500 unborn black children are aborted. mr. speaker, i have every conviction that if he were alive today, the rev. martin luther king would not be silent in the face of such an outrage. >> i think it's an outrage that your state spent ten years fighting to not observe dr. king's birthday. oh, and [bleep] you, arizona. >> jon: if i'm not mistaken, i believe [bleep] you arizona is the state motto of nevada.
dr. king is dead. okay. you don't get to use him as your imaginary black yes man. >> jon: i guess it's because martin luther king is held up as a symbol of an unasalable good so people try to make him... >> jon, i understand. that doesn't mean you can use him to endorse everything you happen to like. you don't like porn? you know who loves. porn? martin luther king >> jon: i remember his letters to pent house from the birmingham jail. are people being really that specific with...
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like dr. martin luther king unit. dr. king once said life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others? it is a good word for all of us. regardless of our differences, we all have the same dreams for a better future for our kids and grandkids. i pay my children will grow up your -- with your children in an asian they can enjoy the freedom that has uniquely been the united states of america. >> i do solemnly swear -- >> this weekend, the 57 presidential inauguration. president obama begins his second term dairy sunday, the official ceremony at the white house, live shortly before noon. monday, the public inaugural ceremonies with the swearing in at noon eastern at the u.s. capitol and other inaugural festivities, including the capitol luncheon and afternoon trade. but all that coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. eastern time on c- span. throughout the day, the conversation by phone, on facebook and don twitter -- and on twitter. >> throughout inauguration day, our web site will have added features, inclu
like dr. martin luther king unit. dr. king once said life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others? it is a good word for all of us. regardless of our differences, we all have the same dreams for a better future for our kids and grandkids. i pay my children will grow up your -- with your children in an asian they can enjoy the freedom that has uniquely been the united states of america. >> i do solemnly swear -- >> this weekend, the 57 presidential...
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king and other activists in alabama. speakers were on board to talk about dr. king's impact on today's world. >> had it not been for him making the steps he made, fighting for us, i don't feel like this would be possible. we wouldn't have the freedom we have now. >> this was the 29th year for the freedom train organized by the m.l.k. association of the santa clara valley. >>> cbs 5 reporter kristin ayers spent time with a local civil rights pioneer. >> reporter: when 90-year-old george carol tells me about his life from student to soldier -- >> i drafted into the army, served in world war ii. >> reporter: to judge and political leader in richmond, california, he talks as if it happened yesterday. >> i was appointed to the municipal court. >> reporter: for his wife janey and family, it's a surprising moment of clarity, but moments later carroll repeats the facts as if he never said then. >> appointed to the bench by the governor, municipal court, then superior court. >> reporter: he's the man for who this building is named, suffering from pre-alzheimer's. >> jan
king and other activists in alabama. speakers were on board to talk about dr. king's impact on today's world. >> had it not been for him making the steps he made, fighting for us, i don't feel like this would be possible. we wouldn't have the freedom we have now. >> this was the 29th year for the freedom train organized by the m.l.k. association of the santa clara valley. >>> cbs 5 reporter kristin ayers spent time with a local civil rights pioneer. >> reporter: when...
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and just -- it represents everything that dr. king fought for. as an african-american woman, i've been teary-eyed since i got off the plane. i've been teary-eyed since i got off the plane. >> reporter: and speaking of dr. martin luther king, one of his bibles will be used when the president is publicly sworn in in the next hour. the president will be using two bibles. the other one is one that was owned by abraham loin conand lincoln used the same bible when he was sworn in and president obama used it four years ago when he was sworn in this 2009. again, a lot of -- sworn in, in 2009. again, a lot of excitement. that will be followed by the inauguration address where he's supposed to speak for about 20 minutes. the second-term inauguration address, not usually memorable. oftentimes it's a bit more of an olive branch and more poetic and less policy. and, of course, after the address, there will be the luncheon and then the parade and then the inaugural ball. so a busy day here in washington, d.c. reporting live i'm tori campbell, ktvu channel 2 ne
and just -- it represents everything that dr. king fought for. as an african-american woman, i've been teary-eyed since i got off the plane. i've been teary-eyed since i got off the plane. >> reporter: and speaking of dr. martin luther king, one of his bibles will be used when the president is publicly sworn in in the next hour. the president will be using two bibles. the other one is one that was owned by abraham loin conand lincoln used the same bible when he was sworn in and president...
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and dr. king was compassionate. and he's committed to the next generation. >> reporter: so what does king's youngest think president obama should do next? >> right before he was assassinated, he was in memphis, tennessee, to bring attention to the work of the sanitation workers, those that were not receiving adequate wages and not being treated fairly. he was in the midst of planning this poor people's campaign. and i'd like to see more emphasis placed on poverty in our nation. >> reporter: king specifically singles out the african-american and latino communities. >> i know there's you can't alwa-- there's always been a concern about the african-american community not feeling, perhaps, that the issues related to our community have been addressed effectively. and i think there's some room for improvement in that regard. >> reporter: i asked her where gay rights is the next civil rights battle. >> i don't like to speak for him on issues that back then he didn't have an opportunity to speak on. then i'm injecting what
and dr. king was compassionate. and he's committed to the next generation. >> reporter: so what does king's youngest think president obama should do next? >> right before he was assassinated, he was in memphis, tennessee, to bring attention to the work of the sanitation workers, those that were not receiving adequate wages and not being treated fairly. he was in the midst of planning this poor people's campaign. and i'd like to see more emphasis placed on poverty in our nation....
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this is the holiday the nation isrooming dr. king -- is remembering dr. king and his dream. >> the holiday falls on the same day as the first african american president was ainaugurated for a second term. ainaugurateed for a second term. >> the fact that the president is using daddy's bible is heart warming for me. my father was a pastor so it reminds people of that. >> this is the 28 year the nation observed the martin luther king, jr. holiday. the first bill was introduced four days after dr. king was assassinated in 1968. 15 years later ronald reagan signed it. >>> tomorrow investigators plan to conduct more tests on the battery system of boeing 787 dreamliners. the ntsb will carry out the tests in arizona. one battery caught fire that led to the grounding of the aircrafts world wide. >>> caltrans will repair the bay bridge bumpers. the funders worked and there was no damage to the bridge structure. the bumpers are made of steal and plastic. repairs are estimated to cost $2 million. the commission hopes to have the company that owns the ship to pay for
this is the holiday the nation isrooming dr. king -- is remembering dr. king and his dream. >> the holiday falls on the same day as the first african american president was ainaugurated for a second term. ainaugurateed for a second term. >> the fact that the president is using daddy's bible is heart warming for me. my father was a pastor so it reminds people of that. >> this is the 28 year the nation observed the martin luther king, jr. holiday. the first bill was introduced...
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as we return to dr. martin luther king's speech. some call it beyond vietnam, others, why i oppose the war in vietnam. it will 4th, 1967 at riverside church in new york. >> these are revolutionary times. all over the globe, men are revolting against old systems of exploitation and oppression, and out of the wombs of a frail world, new systems of justice and equality are being born the shirtless and barefoot people of the land are rising up as never before, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. we in the west must support these revolutions. it is a sad fact that because of comfort, complacency, or morbid fear of communism, and our approach is to adjust to injustice. the western nations that initiated so much of the revolutionary spirit of the modern world have now become the arch anti revolutionary. this has driven many to feel that only marxism has a revolutionary spirit. therefore, communism is a judgment against our failure to make democracy real and follow through on the revolutions that we initiated. our only h
as we return to dr. martin luther king's speech. some call it beyond vietnam, others, why i oppose the war in vietnam. it will 4th, 1967 at riverside church in new york. >> these are revolutionary times. all over the globe, men are revolting against old systems of exploitation and oppression, and out of the wombs of a frail world, new systems of justice and equality are being born the shirtless and barefoot people of the land are rising up as never before, the people who sat in darkness...
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dr. king was a vilified man. barack is a celebrated man. dr. king and president barack obama's interesting convergence much history today. would celebrate his victory today but keep raising issues like too many poor people, too much violence. and too much racial disparity. >> that's what i was going to ask you about. do you think you would probably say that dr. king's dream is -- not yet fully accomplished is not yet fully -- been relevantized? what would you challenge president obama to do in his second term? >> the dream speech was the climax. 100 years later, you promised equal opportunity. you promised equal protection. the day he spoke -- i came here to hear the speech. i just left jail. couldn't use a public library. couldn't use a public restaurant. blacks sat behind. against the backdrop, he spoke and challenged the culture. saying now we must focus on the growing common. the victim in poverty p. food stamps, the unemployed. then the combination of drugs and guns and jobs, talking about urban policy, policy for poor people and ending ra
dr. king was a vilified man. barack is a celebrated man. dr. king and president barack obama's interesting convergence much history today. would celebrate his victory today but keep raising issues like too many poor people, too much violence. and too much racial disparity. >> that's what i was going to ask you about. do you think you would probably say that dr. king's dream is -- not yet fully accomplished is not yet fully -- been relevantized? what would you challenge president obama to...
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tomorrow is also the day that we pay tribute to the late dr. martin luther king. a memorial to pay tribute to dr. king remains part of the landscape here in washington along the mall. next, a caller on the republican line. we will try one more time for it -- one more time. a quick look at the schedule tomorrow. our coverage will get underway at 7:00 a.m. eastern time, with the ceremonies taking place around washington. the president of travel in short distance to st. john's church for a prayer service carried we will coverag. he will head up pennsylvania avenue for the mile and a half trip from the white house to the u.s. capitol. the program getting underway shortly past 11:00 eastern time. the president will be sworn in for the ceremonial swearing-in at noon, that will be followed by lunch and inside the capitol. we will have coverage of the remarks led by senator chuck schumer, who is the chair of the inaugural congressional committee. the president will then depart the capital and head back to the white house. we will have the motorcade as it makes its way dow
tomorrow is also the day that we pay tribute to the late dr. martin luther king. a memorial to pay tribute to dr. king remains part of the landscape here in washington along the mall. next, a caller on the republican line. we will try one more time for it -- one more time. a quick look at the schedule tomorrow. our coverage will get underway at 7:00 a.m. eastern time, with the ceremonies taking place around washington. the president of travel in short distance to st. john's church for a prayer...
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inaugural address and a signing ceremony in the capitol, the president and vice president paid tribute to dr. king a second time, pausing at a bust of the slain civil rights leader in the rotunda. during the procession down pennsylvania avenue, the president and first lady walked part of the way and later took their place in the reviewing stand as the inaugural parade began. ♪ >> reporter: and the party continued into the night. ♪ he's president and he's on fire ♪ >> reporter: michelle obama wowed the audiences at two inaugural balls in a ruby chiffon and velvet gown by jason wu. but the celebration was not as grand as 2009 which saw the president and first lady attend ten balls. >> now that the parties are over the work on president obama's second term begins. susan mcginnis with more on that. good morning. >> reporter: anne-marie, good morning. yes, item number one is the debt limit. we learned on monday that the house will vote tomorrow on raising the debt ceiling for a period of three months, and the republicans have made a big concession. they had their dance and took a moment to
inaugural address and a signing ceremony in the capitol, the president and vice president paid tribute to dr. king a second time, pausing at a bust of the slain civil rights leader in the rotunda. during the procession down pennsylvania avenue, the president and first lady walked part of the way and later took their place in the reviewing stand as the inaugural parade began. ♪ >> reporter: and the party continued into the night. ♪ he's president and he's on fire ♪ >> reporter:...
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evers representing the legacy of dr. king. the cuban american poet representing that particular aspect of the diversity, if you will, that -- and how this president got re-elected all here, all having their place on the platform. the other thing i have to say, too, you know, we are reminded that the inauguration day celebration is basically a three-part play. this is ending. the president will be inside the capitol for about an hour. we will move on, of course, to the parade this afternoon and tonight those two inaugural balls, if you will. but, again, having inauguration day, too, on the martin luther king holiday, amazing symmetry for us long-time washingtonians who get to work heerl during the week. >> for only the second time has the inauguration taken place on a king day holiday. back in bill clinton's second inaugural was the second time. eamon jabbers has been out there. the first thing i noticed how many sort of multi-generational groups there were and how many african-americans were coming to washington bringing eithe
evers representing the legacy of dr. king. the cuban american poet representing that particular aspect of the diversity, if you will, that -- and how this president got re-elected all here, all having their place on the platform. the other thing i have to say, too, you know, we are reminded that the inauguration day celebration is basically a three-part play. this is ending. the president will be inside the capitol for about an hour. we will move on, of course, to the parade this afternoon and...
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king's legacy, and in many ways dr. king knocked down the walls, and for that he was scarred and stabbed and bled. ultimately he was killed, he knocked down the wall. and the bricks from those walls created the bridge for president obama to run across. it's an interesting convergence of dr. kick's legacy and president obama's election. it was a moving moment for me to just observe it and think about dr. king at the same time. >> i was particularly struck, sir, by the president referring to the fact that through blood drawn by lash and blood drawn by sword we learned that no union founded on the principles of liberty and equality could survive half slave and half free. >> the thing there is we celebrate this year the 150th anniversary of the emancipation proclamation. we were enslaved for 244 years. we were enslaved longer than we have been free, and that freedom was taken back in 1877. it took us another 100 years to get that freedom back. we have just had the right to vote since 1965. as he reflects upon the growth of
king's legacy, and in many ways dr. king knocked down the walls, and for that he was scarred and stabbed and bled. ultimately he was killed, he knocked down the wall. and the bricks from those walls created the bridge for president obama to run across. it's an interesting convergence of dr. kick's legacy and president obama's election. it was a moving moment for me to just observe it and think about dr. king at the same time. >> i was particularly struck, sir, by the president referring...
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king's march from selma to montgomery, alabama. today, a wreath will be laid at the national mall. >>> children's books were gathered yesterday for two local agencies that serve underprivileged families. >>> security, of course, will be enormous for tomorrow's public inauguration. 42 agencies will monitor the districts from a multiagency command center, dubbed the macc. metro is bringing in 150 transit officers from other cities to help move the crowds and park police will patrol the area between 4th and 14th streets, of course where people without tickets can gather and watch the jumbotron. there will also be staff monitoring social media. >>> well, if you look closely tomorrow, you may notice president obama's limo for the inaugural parade will have dc's taxation without preparation license plates. they will remain on his official vehicle throughout his term. bill clinton was the last to use the taxation plates. dc lawmakers say the white house' decision is mostly symbolic, since many people across the country don't realize dc do
king's march from selma to montgomery, alabama. today, a wreath will be laid at the national mall. >>> children's books were gathered yesterday for two local agencies that serve underprivileged families. >>> security, of course, will be enormous for tomorrow's public inauguration. 42 agencies will monitor the districts from a multiagency command center, dubbed the macc. metro is bringing in 150 transit officers from other cities to help move the crowds and park police will...
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king. but it is also a reminder that our veterans of our nation, every day is a big service for them and every day's a day of sacrifice. today, in my career in the military, i have had the honor of serving with two heroes whose service and sacrifice i have seen up close and personal. as of yesterday, we remember today the 6572 brave men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice. [applause] returning home as fallen angels in my state and delaware. as you look around this magnetism all, you will see memorials to that service, memorial honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. but there are fewer monuments to the thousands of selfless acts of service and sacrifice performed every day around this country and the world by our servicemen and women. whether a is a 17-year-old boy reporting for basic training after begging his mom to sign a waiver to allow him to join or to national guardsmen who leaves his hall and his family as the storm approaches to go fill sa
king. but it is also a reminder that our veterans of our nation, every day is a big service for them and every day's a day of sacrifice. today, in my career in the military, i have had the honor of serving with two heroes whose service and sacrifice i have seen up close and personal. as of yesterday, we remember today the 6572 brave men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice. [applause] returning home as fallen angels in my state and delaware. as you look around this magnetism...
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one pays tribute to dr. martin luther king. another highlights civil rights. >> this represents a slew of different battles that we've seen in the civil rights movement throughout the years. >> the our people, our future float represents the theme of the inauguration. willy griego of denver is one of the citizen cochairs chose ton ride on it. >> the idea was to have eight people represent the achievements of the first four years of the presses and goals he still has for the second four years. >> lily, the single mother who works two jobs, thanks to pell grants, her son is now able to attend college. >> to be here to witness this. we are humbled by the entire experience. we are so honor and overwhelmed with excitement. >> a float honoring the tuskegee airmen will also make its way down pennsylvania avenue. >> it pays tribute to the young african-american soldiers that fought in world war ii and they were the first military aviators to fight in a war. >> a replica of the p-51 they flew. >> they helped win the war and preserve our
one pays tribute to dr. martin luther king. another highlights civil rights. >> this represents a slew of different battles that we've seen in the civil rights movement throughout the years. >> the our people, our future float represents the theme of the inauguration. willy griego of denver is one of the citizen cochairs chose ton ride on it. >> the idea was to have eight people represent the achievements of the first four years of the presses and goals he still has for the...
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king. the first covered in velvet and trimmed with gold was loned to lincoln by supreme court clerk william thomas carroll. a seal inside the cover marks the occasion. in the king bible, king noted the dates of sermons he had given. bernice king the youngest of his four children said it was his fawct's traveling bible. >> he used it to study and meditate, not just to speak and preach but just to prepare himself to be able to lead. >> reporter: in a video released by the inaugural committee, president obama calls the lincoln and king bibles a fitting choice. >> their actions, the movements they represented are the only reason that it's possible for me to be inaugurated. >> reporter: turns out that five other presidents have also used two bibles at their swearing in. typically one family wiebl and another of historical significance. eisenhower carter, and george h.w. bush all used george washington's inaugural bible which belonged to the first president's masonic lodge. jim. >> axelrod: bill,
king. the first covered in velvet and trimmed with gold was loned to lincoln by supreme court clerk william thomas carroll. a seal inside the cover marks the occasion. in the king bible, king noted the dates of sermons he had given. bernice king the youngest of his four children said it was his fawct's traveling bible. >> he used it to study and meditate, not just to speak and preach but just to prepare himself to be able to lead. >> reporter: in a video released by the inaugural...
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dr. king was assassinated when i was a senior in college. this has gotten bigger and bigger, this notion of service, and there is a great quotation that bears repeating -- we, tied in the single garment, whatever affects one, directly affect the other. that is what you are doing today. you are acknowledging thatwe sa. we have to move back to reaching out to people. that is what you are all about. this is like preaching to the choir, but we wanted to say thank you. dr. king taught us you never measure success by one, two, or 10 men and what they can achieve, but what all men can achieve, and i think we are on the cusp of doing great things. it has nothing to do with who was elected, but i think the country is on the cusp of doing truly great things. one of the guys -- excuse me, i do not want to refer to him as one of the guys, i served with him as president of the united states, president bush, started this program, and he said, and i thought it was prophetic, "we have the promise of a renewed america. we can find meaning and reward in servi
dr. king was assassinated when i was a senior in college. this has gotten bigger and bigger, this notion of service, and there is a great quotation that bears repeating -- we, tied in the single garment, whatever affects one, directly affect the other. that is what you are doing today. you are acknowledging thatwe sa. we have to move back to reaching out to people. that is what you are all about. this is like preaching to the choir, but we wanted to say thank you. dr. king taught us you never...
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no trading today in honor of dr. king. >> there you go. >>> big story today not only is the weather but hey, the 9ers. we have to show you some of the papers this morning. weight is lifted on the front of the san francisco chronicle. >> i have the contra costa times and i think you're going to see a lot of that. har-bowl. >> who do the parents route for. >> someone's going to win. they know they got a winner. >> somebody's going to win. we're hoping it's the 49ers. that would been something else. >> we have been enjoying all that dry weather around the bay area. that could soon come to a close, though, as we're going to see a major change in the pattern here over the next couple of days. right now skies are mostly clear and you can see the clouds off the coastline. that's going to punch on through probably wednesday and see big changes maybe return to rain. hazy sunshine, again, outside. still, it is mostly clear and cold in some of the valleys. 29 degrees in concord. 36 in san jose. and 42 in san francisco. that big
no trading today in honor of dr. king. >> there you go. >>> big story today not only is the weather but hey, the 9ers. we have to show you some of the papers this morning. weight is lifted on the front of the san francisco chronicle. >> i have the contra costa times and i think you're going to see a lot of that. har-bowl. >> who do the parents route for. >> someone's going to win. they know they got a winner. >> somebody's going to win. we're hoping it's...
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dr. king's mission brought him to selma, alabama in 1965. he attempted to lead a march to the state's capitol, but mob and police violence forced them to stop. that day became known as bloody sunday. >> somewhere i read of the freedom of speech. somewhere i read of the freedom of press. somewhere i read that the greatness of america is the right to protest for rights. >> mike: dr. king protested until the day he died by an assassin's bullet in memphis. his voice may have been silenced, but his message lives on 45 years later. joining us now from atlanta is dr. martin luther king, jr.'s niece, my good friend alvita king. >> hello, governor huckabee. it's good to be here and to the audience, hello. >> mike: well, you know, when i hear the words of your uncle, i am deeply, emotionally moved because i remember in my lifetime i've seen this incredible change in our country because of his dream and his willingness to put his life on the line to see it happen. as a member of the family, i want you to speak to, as you see america today, an african-a
dr. king's mission brought him to selma, alabama in 1965. he attempted to lead a march to the state's capitol, but mob and police violence forced them to stop. that day became known as bloody sunday. >> somewhere i read of the freedom of speech. somewhere i read of the freedom of press. somewhere i read that the greatness of america is the right to protest for rights. >> mike: dr. king protested until the day he died by an assassin's bullet in memphis. his voice may have been...
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obama, beverly mckinney sees living proof of dr. king's dream realized. >> you as an individual have the opportunity to make a difference in this world. if you don't do that, it was all nor naught. >> reporter: a message these former southern californians say has inspired own family. their son won the presidential award for academics and a trip they hope will stay with him forever. >> i tell my son, strive for the best, maybe you could be the first hispanic. >> and christin ayers is in washington for this morning's inaugural event. >> and she joins us by the phone from the national mall where the stage is set and security is mighty tight as well. good morning, give us your impressions. you've been there i would imagine several hours so far just going through security and whatnot, right. >> reporter: that's right, we have been here for hours and security is tight. we stood in line for about 3 1/2 hours trying to get through a media entrance and were later let through along with the rest of the general public. a chilly morning standin
obama, beverly mckinney sees living proof of dr. king's dream realized. >> you as an individual have the opportunity to make a difference in this world. if you don't do that, it was all nor naught. >> reporter: a message these former southern californians say has inspired own family. their son won the presidential award for academics and a trip they hope will stay with him forever. >> i tell my son, strive for the best, maybe you could be the first hispanic. >> and...
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. >> when he signed the bill, he reminded us of what dr. king often called life's most persistent and urgent question what are you doing for others? >> and he rose, reporting. >> be sure to join us for our in moderation coverage on monday. we will kick things early with " good morning washington" at 4:30 a.m. president obama signed more than 20 executive orders on wednesday, many of which called for increased funding to research the effect of guns. >> over in maryland, the governor is also taking aim at gun violence. this week he unveiled a three- part plan to curb gun violence in the state. it includes an all-out ban on military style assault weapons a 10 round limit on ammo magazines and what he called commonsense licensing for all firearms firearms stopped and sold in maryland. >> if you have to get a license to drive a car on the streets, or a motorcycle on the streets i think most people from maryland agree that you should have to be licensed in order to operate a firearm. >> if this passes, it would put maryland among the states with
. >> when he signed the bill, he reminded us of what dr. king often called life's most persistent and urgent question what are you doing for others? >> and he rose, reporting. >> be sure to join us for our in moderation coverage on monday. we will kick things early with " good morning washington" at 4:30 a.m. president obama signed more than 20 executive orders on wednesday, many of which called for increased funding to research the effect of guns. >> over in...
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king, but not just dr. king, but the legacy of all of the names we have forgotten even as we honor dr. king when we come back. look what mommy is having. mommy's having a french fry. yes she is, yes she is. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. 100% vegetable juice, with three of your daily vegetable servings in every little bottle. with three of your daily vegetable servings i've always kept my eye on her... but with so much health care noise, i didn't always watch out for myself. with unitedhealthcare, i get personalized information and rewards for addressing my health risks. but she's still going to give me a heart attack. that's health in numbers. unitedhealthcare. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] some day, your life will flash before your eyes. ♪ make it worth watching. ♪ the new 2013 lexus ls. an entirely new pursuit. maybe you want to incorporate a business. or protect your family with a will or living trust. and you'd like the help of an attorney. at legalzoom a legal plan attorney is avai
king, but not just dr. king, but the legacy of all of the names we have forgotten even as we honor dr. king when we come back. look what mommy is having. mommy's having a french fry. yes she is, yes she is. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. 100% vegetable juice, with three of your daily vegetable servings in every little bottle. with three of your daily vegetable servings i've always kept my eye on her... but with so much health care noise, i didn't always watch out for myself. with...
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>> like dr. king he's won a noble peace prize. he's an international figure and the world will be watching tomorrow. he's going to have to do some things quickly. by march you'll have the fiscal debate. i think he's got to push gun control very quickly and then he'll have to deal with an explosive international situation that's going on in north africa, syria, iran. there's not a moment that he can rest. he at least doesn't have to transition to washington, d.c. this has been his home for four years and it will be his home for four more. >> i get the feeling that republicans realize that continuing to be at war with the president isn't in the best for national interest. >> yet to be seen because of the way money has hit politics now. there's a lot of republicans in congress that don't want to be in a photo op with the president. we're celebrating him but there are many people that aren't that happy with him. what he has going for him, we used to say i like ike, people say i like barack obama. he's over 50% for the job performance.
>> like dr. king he's won a noble peace prize. he's an international figure and the world will be watching tomorrow. he's going to have to do some things quickly. by march you'll have the fiscal debate. i think he's got to push gun control very quickly and then he'll have to deal with an explosive international situation that's going on in north africa, syria, iran. there's not a moment that he can rest. he at least doesn't have to transition to washington, d.c. this has been his home for...
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president obama told the crowd to follow dr. king's advice and help others every chance they get. fplt i am always reminded everybody wants to be first, and everybody wants to be a drum major, but if you are going to be a drum major, be a drum major for service, be a drum major for justice and be a drum major for looking out for other people. >> the national day of service also brought out plenty of celebrities, from former first daughter clinton and other actors led a helping hand. >>> last night, first lady michelle obama and jill biden held a concert. mrs. obama paid tribute to military members and their families. >> when i think about what makes america great, i think about all of you, our men and women in uniform, and our military spouses, and our amazing military kids. >> mrs. obama continued the tradition she started earlier in honoring the military. >> i can't get over her bangs. i really like them. >>> the selected group that will get a very special chance to dance with the lady with the bangs at the inaugural ball tomorrow night. >> and if you are waking up this morning.
president obama told the crowd to follow dr. king's advice and help others every chance they get. fplt i am always reminded everybody wants to be first, and everybody wants to be a drum major, but if you are going to be a drum major, be a drum major for service, be a drum major for justice and be a drum major for looking out for other people. >> the national day of service also brought out plenty of celebrities, from former first daughter clinton and other actors led a helping hand....
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i saw that bible in dr. king's briefcase many times. if he's going to take the oath of office on that bible, then it reinforces what i said. you can't take the oath on that bible unless you're going to rededicate the nation to america's apostle of nonviolence, which means you have to elevate -- debt ceiling is important, but at the end of the day, we have to -- you have to say to the nation, we are better than what occurred at sandy hook. we are better than what occurred in birmingham, alabama, in 1963. >> clarence jones, so nice to have you here. >> thank you. it's my honor. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. >>> up next, a closer look at what the next four years may hold. the issues and the expectations as well. we'll be back from the national mall. my husband and i can't stop eating 'em! what's...that... on your head? can curlers! tomato basil, potato with bacon... we've got a lot of empty cans. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. are you flo? yes. is this the thing you gave my husband? well, yeah, yes. the "n
i saw that bible in dr. king's briefcase many times. if he's going to take the oath of office on that bible, then it reinforces what i said. you can't take the oath on that bible unless you're going to rededicate the nation to america's apostle of nonviolence, which means you have to elevate -- debt ceiling is important, but at the end of the day, we have to -- you have to say to the nation, we are better than what occurred at sandy hook. we are better than what occurred in birmingham, alabama,...
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freedom plaza was actually renamed in honor of dr. martin luther king jr. it takes on special significance, of course, today, which is also mlk day. the president asasaid martin lur king is one of his heroes. you will see that in the parade float, four of them honors freedom rights and martin luther king. the arc of the moral universe is long but bends toward justice, one of the president's favorite quotes of martin luther king. there is already a heavy police presence behind us. members of the park service is here as well as they prepare for the thousands of people who will be here to watch this parade today. we'll be bringing you that from this very spot throughout the day as we see them come down past here and make their way to the white house. >> all right. erica hill, from her vantage point along the parade route. thank you very much. >> talk about security. i was hearing this morning that some police officers from all around the country have come to washington. they were sworn in yesterday as deputy u.s. marshals. they'll take part in what is a huge s
freedom plaza was actually renamed in honor of dr. martin luther king jr. it takes on special significance, of course, today, which is also mlk day. the president asasaid martin lur king is one of his heroes. you will see that in the parade float, four of them honors freedom rights and martin luther king. the arc of the moral universe is long but bends toward justice, one of the president's favorite quotes of martin luther king. there is already a heavy police presence behind us. members of the...
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. >> one featured float will pay tribute to the late dr. martin luther king jr. of course, this is the holiday observing his work here in the united states. also, you should look out for another float that honors the tuskegee airmen and features a replica of a plane flown in world war ii. >> lots of floats and local band. a great parade. >> absolutely. it's 6:07 right now. still ahead, pay close attention to the moment he put his hand on the piebible. why has so much meaning. >>> team coverage of the trip into town. >> if you are heading to the parade today, we want to hear from you. tweet us at nbc washington or send us a picture on instagram. add the ha >>> you may notice the president placing his hand on two bibles. that's because the president is using the bible abraham lincoln used for his inauguration in 1861 and dr. martin luther king jr.'s personal bible. today is martin luther king jr. day. both bibles will be stacked on top of each other for today's ceremony. >> incredible historic value from those two bibles. >>> 6:11 is our time. that means it's time
. >> one featured float will pay tribute to the late dr. martin luther king jr. of course, this is the holiday observing his work here in the united states. also, you should look out for another float that honors the tuskegee airmen and features a replica of a plane flown in world war ii. >> lots of floats and local band. a great parade. >> absolutely. it's 6:07 right now. still ahead, pay close attention to the moment he put his hand on the piebible. why has so much meaning....
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one belonging to abraham lincoln and the other to dr. king. >> it is our generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began? in his inaugural address the president gave vision. >> we are true to our creed when a little girl born into poverty knows she has the same chance to succeed as might be else. >> he touched on taxes, gun control and immigration. he urged cooperation in washington. >> congress requires us to act in our time. >> after the ceremony the president turned to take one last look at the view. later he signed documents nominating his cabinet members. senator majority leader harry reid toasted the president. the president thanked all in attendance. >> i recognize that democracy is not always easy. i recamiers there are profound differences in this room. but i just want to saw thank you for your service. >> the day concluded with a one and a half mile parade to the white house. the president and the first lady walked a portion of the route. tonight they will attend two inaugural balls. >> reporter: talking to some bay are
one belonging to abraham lincoln and the other to dr. king. >> it is our generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began? in his inaugural address the president gave vision. >> we are true to our creed when a little girl born into poverty knows she has the same chance to succeed as might be else. >> he touched on taxes, gun control and immigration. he urged cooperation in washington. >> congress requires us to act in our time. >> after the ceremony the...
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for many of you this might be a three day weekend, tomorrow being the dr. king local. san mateo going to be in the low 60s later this morning or the high today about 63 degrees. i sound like i know what only talking about because i'm sitting next to meteorologist lisa argen. you are helping me. >> pumping you. >> that's right. >> doing fine. we are cold this morning. a couple numbers below freezing once again. that's about 30 degrees up in the north and the east bay. but with that wind along the coast we are quite mild. we are in the lower 50s san francisco w that air mass so dry, we get those wide-ranging temperatures with the freezing numbers at night and the numbers just a little above average in the afternoon. so we will be looking at that once again. a look from our east bay camera and you can see it looks pretty good out there. although once again, the chilly nights and when we get a little more cloud cover in here during the week that will offset some of the cold, cold nights. in fact, it's been 11 consecutive nights we've had freezing temperatures across the ba
for many of you this might be a three day weekend, tomorrow being the dr. king local. san mateo going to be in the low 60s later this morning or the high today about 63 degrees. i sound like i know what only talking about because i'm sitting next to meteorologist lisa argen. you are helping me. >> pumping you. >> that's right. >> doing fine. we are cold this morning. a couple numbers below freezing once again. that's about 30 degrees up in the north and the east bay. but with...
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i think dr. king, planning a poor people's campaign. beyond the issue of slavery, and segregation and the right to vote is access to a job, and so while we fought these big fights on fiscal cliff and debt ceiling, poverty is expanding. 50 million in poverty. food insecure, unemployed, and the disparity keeps growing, plus an impact of violence. so those issues must be confronted in this second go-round. >> how does the president go about doing that? i made the point in the last, before the last break that the president, at least at that point, had both houses of congress under his belt with a democrat majority. he doesn't have that anymore. can he put forward legislation, ideology, issues to help reduce that polarization? >> you know what, lyndon johnson opened up the war on immigration in appalachia. most poor people are white, female and young, and black and brown hunger hurts. 50 million, these people are malnourished, homeless or wandering. they're unbankable, therefore they're driven into expensive loan arrangements. they are poor.
i think dr. king, planning a poor people's campaign. beyond the issue of slavery, and segregation and the right to vote is access to a job, and so while we fought these big fights on fiscal cliff and debt ceiling, poverty is expanding. 50 million in poverty. food insecure, unemployed, and the disparity keeps growing, plus an impact of violence. so those issues must be confronted in this second go-round. >> how does the president go about doing that? i made the point in the last, before...